2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Press Kit"Right sized" Rogue Sport slots just under popular 2017 Rogue, Nissan's #1 selling vehicle in the U.S., and further expands Nissan's extensive SUV lineupBrings Intelligent Safety Shield technologies, fun-to-drive performance and affordability to young, urban compact sport utility vehicle buyersFeatured in 11:30 a.m. EST press conference, along with world debut of a new Nissan sedan concept DETROIT – The new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, which is designed to expand the audience for Nissan's top-selling Rogue crossover when it goes on sale this spring, is set to make its auto show debut this morning at the North American International Auto Show.The redesigned Rogue broke Nissan's all-time U.S. single month sales record for an individual model in December 2016 with sales of 40,477 units. Rogue also passed Nissan's longtime sales leader, Altima, for the 2016 calendar year Nissan U.S. sales crown.The new Rogue Sport will be joined on stage by a new Nissan sedan concept. Presenting the two new vehicles will be José Muñoz, Chief Performance Officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.; Chairman, Nissan North America, Inc., and Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President, Chief Creative Officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd."The new Rogue Sport is a perfect addition to the red hot Rogue lineup, which is also adding a first-ever Rogue Hybrid model for 2017," said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. "With Rogue Sport's slightly smaller dimensions and sporty maneuverability, it's ideal for singles or couples without kids – or empty nesters – who want a sportier vehicle and can live with a little less cargo capacity than the current Rogue offers."Rogue Sport has a 2.3-inch shorter wheelbase and a 12.1-inch shorter overall length than Rogue, helping make it more maneuverable in city traffic and an ideal size for tight city parking spaces. Other helpful city adventure features range from up to 61.1 cubic feet of cargo space (2nd row seat folded) and available innovative Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System to the Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD)1.Rogue Sport offers available Nissan Intelligent Safety Shield technologies including Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection2, Intelligent Cruise Control3, Rear Cross Traffic Alert4 and Forward Emergency Braking2.Rogue Sport is offered with a standard 141-horsepower 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) system engine and Xtronic transmission. It goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide – in a choice of S, SV and SL grade levels – beginning in spring 2017.The Nissan sedan concept, which will be revealed at this morning's media event in the Nissan display at the North American International Auto Show, combines a look at the Nissan's future design direction while also providing hints at the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – the company's roadmap to achieving zero emissions and zero fatalities.For more information on the new Rogue Sport, Rogue and the complete Nissan vehicle lineup, please visit http://www.NissanNews.com.About Nissan North America In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.NissanUSA.com and http://www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/. You can also follow @NissanMotor on Twitter.# # #ContactDan Passe Product Communications, Nissan North America 615-725-5264 [email protected]in Raftery Nissan Communications 615-725-5236 [email protected]1. AVM with MOD cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. MOD operates at vehicles speeds below 5 mph. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle. 2. Forward Emergency Braking and Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection are not a replacement for responsible driving. May not provide warning or braking in certain conditions. Limitations apply. See Owner's Manual for details. 3. Intelligent Cruise Control is not a collision avoidance system or warning device. Designed to use limited braking. Failure to apply the brakes could result in an accident. 4. Not a substitute for proper backing procedures. May not detect all moving vehicles. Speed and other limitations apply. See Owner's Manual for details.
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well lads how's it going hope everyone had a great Christmas and a good new years.. well myself & the wife wants to go to England but we are not sure were to go.. place's we have in mine are Manchester, Leeds ,London
TORRANCE, Calif. – The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid was awarded a 2017 Wards 10 Best Engine Award by the experts at WardsAuto. As stated by Tom Murphy in the awards announcement article on WardsAuto.com, "Among hybrids, this may be the best balance yet of performance and fuel economy." The Accord Hybrid's two-motor hybrid powertrain not only provides the best EPA fuel economy in its competitive class with ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (city/highway/combined)1 but also the best combined power output ...
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AutoMobili-D exposition, focused on the rapidly evolving global automotive and mobility landscape, runs in conjunction with the 2017 North American International Auto Show and will feature more than 100 companiesNissan Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn to give AutoMobili-D keynote address on “Autonomous, Electric and Connected – A Talk on Current and Future Mobility”Nissan LEAF provides real world example of LEAF-to-Home technology, offering guests refreshments made with power sourced entirely from world’s best-selling electric vehicleLEAF owners across the globe have travelled a landmark 1.8 billion miles, saving 1.1 billion pounds of CO2 emissions1DETROIT – Nissan today announced it will be a major participant in the inaugural AutoMobili-D event, which takes place January 8 through 12 in conjunction with the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Nissan's major activities will include:A keynote speech by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn on Monday, January 9 at 3 p.m. ESTA future technology display featuring a "refreshing" demonstration of LEAF-to-Home possibilities with a smoothie machine powered by Nissan LEAF – the world leader in pure electric vehicle sales.Mr. Ghosn, fresh off his keynote address at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, will discuss current and future mobility trends – including Nissan’s vision for the future called Nissan Intelligent Mobility. At CES, he projected that by 2030, electric vehicles will account for two-thirds of all cars on the road in populated, high-income cities. This is an increase from less than one percent sold globally in 2015.Nissan is a pioneer of the electric vehicle movement, having introduced the world's first mass-market electric car, the Nissan LEAF, in 2010. Today, there are more than 275,000 Nissan EVs on the road globally with 102,000 of these vehicles in United States alone.EV batteries can do more than just provide power for driving – they can also be used as energy storage devices – and Nissan is a leading proponent of “Vehicle to Home,” “Vehicle to Building” and “Vehicle to Grid” solutions. Nissan is working with various organizations around the country, including utilities, research organizations, charger manufacturers, regulators and other government agencies, as well as the general public, in both demonstration projects and further research.Nissan is heavily focused on preparing for “LEAF-to-Home” commercialization in the U.S., similar to what is available on the market in Japan today. In 2012, Nissan introduced this system in Japan, allowing drivers to supply a house with the energy stored in a Nissan LEAF battery. By charging the vehicle at night when electricity is cheaper and powering a household during the day, the system assists in alleviating power consumption during peak periods when demand is highest and most expensive. It can also be used as a backup power supply for blackouts and emergencies. Today about 4,000 households in Japan are utilizing their EVs to manage home energy use, and hundreds of EVs are powering buildings in Japan and Europe.Elsewhere in the U.S., Nissan is involved with a variety of “Vehicle to Grid” and “LEAF-to-Home” activities – including as a long-term partner with the Department of Defense on multiple grid-based projects at Los Angeles Air Force Base (California), Fort Hood (Texas), and Joint Base Andrews (Maryland). Combined, approximately 30 LEAFs have been deployed at these bases to demonstrate the technical and market viability of EV participation on the grid. Similar programs are underway between Nissan and other organizations around the U.S., including universities and utilities.As a demonstration at AutoMobili-D, a production LEAF is being utilized for a somewhat different task – powering smoothie machines to provide refreshments (during select times) at the event.“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to show the LEAF-to-Home system at Automobili-D,” said Brian Maragno, director, Nissan EV Sales and Marketing. “Nissan has been a pioneer in ‘Vehicle-to-Home’ technology and a leader in its global adoption and we look forward to exploring the potential of this system, as well as the ‘Vehicle-to-Building’ and ‘Vehicle-to-Grid’ solutions in the very near future.”For more information on the 2017 Nissan LEAF and the complete lineup of innovative Nissan cars, truck, SUVs and crossovers, please visit http://www.NissanNews.com. About Nissan North America In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.NissanUSA.com and http://www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites http://www.NissanNews.com. and InfinitiNews.com.About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at https://newsroom.nissan-global.com/. You can also follow @NissanMotor on Twitter.About Automobili-DAutomobili-D is a dedicated exposition focused on the rapidly evolving global automotive and mobility landscape. Spearheaded by NAIAS, AutoMobili-D will run in conjunction with the 2017 auto show and will feature more than 100 companies, including automakers, tier one suppliers and tech startups. AutoMobili-D will kick-off on Sunday, January 8, 2017, the day prior to the start of NAIAS Press Days (Jan. 9-10), and will run through NAIAS Industry Days (Jan. 11-12). A very prominent industry thought leader will keynote Sunday’s opening ceremony following an open house that will allow guests to network with peers and participating companies as well as interact with the technologies and vehicles on display. NAIAS will dedicate specific press conference slots for participating AutoMobili-D companies on the afternoons of both Press Days. # # #ContactDan Passe Product Communications, Nissan North America 615-725-5264 [email protected] 1. Totals based on estimates from Nissan's Global Data Center (GDC) as of November 2016. The total distance travelled and the amount of CO2 emissions saved by Nissan LEAFs globally is an assumption based on data gathered from Nissan LEAFs registered with NissanConnect EV, approximately 50 percent of total sales globally.
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PRESS KIT: Nissan Intelligent Mobility at CESLAS VEGAS – In his 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) keynote, Nissan chairman of the board and chief executive officer Carlos Ghosn announced several technologies and partnerships as part of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility blueprint for transforming how cars are driven, powered, and integrated into wider society. These technologies will advance mobility toward a zero-emission, zero-fatality future on the roads."At Nissan, from the beginning, we work to bring the right technologies for the full spectrum of our vehicles and the most amount of people," said Ghosn in his keynote. "This takes more than innovation. It takes ingenuity. And it's exactly what we deliver through Nissan Intelligent Mobility."Ghosn made five key announcements, which were further demonstrated on stage:To accelerate the time it will take for autonomous vehicles to get on the road safely, Ghosn announced a breakthrough technology called "Seamless Autonomous Mobility," or SAM. Developed from NASA technology, SAM partners in-vehicle artificial intelligence (AI) with human support to help autonomous vehicles make decisions in unpredictable situations and build the knowledge of in-vehicle AI. This technology could potentially enable millions of driverless cars to co-exist with human drivers in an accelerated timeline. It is part of Nissan Intelligent Integration.Taking the carmaker's autonomous drive strategy another step further, Ghosn announced that leading a Renault-Nissan Alliance engagement, Nissan and Japanese internet company DeNA will begin tests aimed at developing driverless vehicles for commercial services. The first phase of testing will begin this year in designated zones in Japan, with a focus on technology development. By 2020, Nissan and DeNA plan to expand the scope of their tests to include the commercial usage of driverless technology for mobility services in the Tokyo metropolitan area.In addition to advancements in Nissan's autonomous driving strategy, Ghosn also announced plans to launch a new Nissan LEAF, with ProPILOT technology, enabling autonomous drive functionality for single-lane highway driving. This new LEAF will build on the company's leadership in electric vehicles, which includes having sold more than 250,000 Nissan LEAFs sold worldwide since 2010. Ghosn said the new LEAF is coming in the near future and represents the next chapter of Nissan Intelligent Power.On connected cars, which combine Nissan Intelligent Driving and Nissan Intelligent Integration, Ghosn announced that the Renault-Nissan Alliance is continuing its partnership with Microsoft to build the next generation of connected car technologies. The keynote included a demonstration of how Microsoft's personal assistant technology Cortana can make driving more efficient and seamless. Cortana is one of the technologies that the Alliance and Microsoft are exploring together.To support the policy environment and planning needed to integrate these technologies into the world's cities, Ghosn announced a new partnership with 100 Resilient Cities - Pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation (100RC). 100RC is a global non-profit working to help cities build resilience to physical, social and economic challenges. Together, Nissan and 100RC will help cities lay the groundwork for autonomous drive, electric vehicles, and new mobility services. Nissan is 100RC's first automotive platform partner."We invite others to join us, as well, from tech partners to e-commerce companies, ride-hailing and car-sharing platforms, and social entrepreneurs who can help us to test and develop new vehicles and services, and make sure everyone has access to the latest technologies and services that bring value to their lives," said Ghosn.Follow along on Twitter with hashtags #Nissan #CES2017. # # #[email protected]
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Collaborative display highlights open innovation; offers intelligent, connected and fun mobility for the future Honda Riding Assist, NeuV concept mini-vehicle leverage Honda's R&D investments Experiential demonstrations feature partners Visa, DreamWorks and more Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept today at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting the power of artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future and improve customer...
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In his latest LinkedIn Influencer post, Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn describes what it's like to "drive" an autonomous drive car. Read all of Ghosn's LinkedIn posts here.SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Yesterday, I experienced the unusual, thrilling sensation of riding in the driver's seat of an autonomous-drive car as it navigated the streets of Sunnyvale in California's Silicon Valley.The car is an advanced prototype Infiniti Q50 sedan capable of handling complex city driving. It has a special California registration for autonomous drive vehicles, and I had to receive a special state license to operate it hands-free.What struck me was how quickly I grew comfortable as the car smoothly and safely negotiated the suburban streets, including intersections and dense traffic. Accompanied by a Nissan engineer, we simply set the destination, put the car in autonomous drive mode, and off we went – safely, without a hitch. We went on both the freeway and city streets; there were times when other drivers cut in on us, but never did we feel threatened. Each time the car anticipated the other car's move and reacted appropriately.As I mentioned in a recent post, cars that can change lanes on their own, negotiate city streets and handle the drudgery of stop-and-go traffic are coming soon. In fact, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has committed to launch at least 10 models with significant autonomous drive functionality by 2020.As these technologies advance, the auto industry has an unprecedented opportunity to make our roads much safer while giving drivers a less stressful and more productive commuting experience.Today (January 5), I will present our vision of an autonomous and connected future at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. You can watch it live here.These technologies are critical to deal with a future in which the population is rapidly aging and the number of megacities of more than 10 million people is on the rise. Every day, more than 8,000 baby boomers turn 65 in the United States.Autonomous-drive cars will help older drivers get around safely much further into their senior years. They also hold the potential to help ease urban congestion, improve traffic management, and make our roads far safer.But what I believe will win over drivers – even those of us who love to drive – is the fact that autonomous drive and connectivity technology will give us back some time to use more productively. After all, nobody enjoys negotiating stop-and-go traffic on a clogged expressway.The average driver spends two hours in the car each day commuting to and from work, school and other destinations. Imagine if you could get back this time to make yourself more productive by taking part in a video conference, checking your email or to just relax by watching a favorite entertainment program.Many of today's cars already are equipped with several building blocks for autonomous drive technologies, including lane-departure prevention, forward emergency braking, and improved safety sensors. With almost every automaker now developing these technologies, we are going to see advancements come in rapid succession.It is important to make a distinction between autonomous drive features that will be introduced in the next few years, and fully autonomous, driverless cars, the mass marketing of which will come later.At the Alliance, our strategy is to roll out autonomous-drive technology in four stages.Stage 1 is autonomous drive on single lanes. Nissan launched this stage in August with the introduction of ProPILOT technology for single-lane use on highways. It is being offered initially on the Nissan Serena family minivan in Japan and has been quite popular: Fully 60 percent of Serena customers have opted for it.Stage 2 is autonomous drive for multilane highway driving with lane changes by 2018, and Stage 3 is autonomous city driving, which we expect by 2020.The fourth stage is a completely driverless car – no one even needs to be inside it; the car drives itself with no need for human intervention.Already there are small fleets of driverless taxis, or "robotaxis," being tested in limited areas of a few cities around the world.But the technology still needs to be perfected in the extreme conditions to which cars are sometimes exposed. In addition, regulators and lawmakers in many different jurisdictions will need to put in place the new laws and regulations necessary to permit the widespread use of driverless cars.Of course, we recognize people will always want the choice to drive on their own. Our pursuit of this new technology isn't about giving up driving – rather, we want to give consumers the choice to decide when, where, and for how long they want to drive.But I can tell you this: Once you've experienced a car that drives itself, you will feel like you have stepped into the future. # # #
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Next-generation CR-V to make television debut during Super Bowl LI, as America's best-selling SUV celebrates its 20th Birthday Builds on last year's widely viewed Ridgeline pickup introduction TORRANCE, Calif.– Honda is set to return to the big game in 2017 with the television debut of the completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 Honda CR-V on Sun., Feb. 5 during Super Bowl LI, where more than 100 million viewers will get a closer look at the newest edition of America's best-selling SU...
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More than 230,000 vehicles sold globally in 2016, a 7 percent increase and new recordA new monthly record of 27,200 vehicles sold around the world in DecemberNew INFINITI QX50 Crossover Concept to be shown in Detroit next weekHONG KONG – INFINITI achieved record sales in 2016 based on its product offensive, which continues next week when it reveals a new SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. INFINITI sold over 230,000 vehicles in 2016, a 7 percent increase from the prior year. In December alone, INFINITI sold 27,200 vehicles, an 18 percent increase versus the prior year.INFINITI will reveal the QX50 Concept next week, a showcase of the brand's vision for a next-generation mid-size premium SUV."INFINITI continues to grow globally thanks to the strength of our expanding product portfolio, the development of our 'Empower the Drive' brand promise and the outstanding work of everyone at INFINITI, particularly our dealer partners," said Roland Krueger, president of INFINITI Motor Company. "We appreciate our customers' trust in our brand, our products and our service, and we constantly strive to exceed their expectations. With the debut of our beautifully designed QX50 Concept next week in Detroit, we expect to continue our growth path. The QX50 Concept is an SUV that shows how we will develop our presence in the fastest growing vehicle segment globally. We will continue to expand our product range with unique design language, outstanding performance capability, and ground-breaking driver-assist technologies."INFINITI achieved sales records in all of its regions for the full year of 2016 – in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania and China.In the Americas, it sold over 153,500 vehicles, an increase of 4 percent for the year. The U.S. had a record year with sales of 138,300 vehicles, an increase of 4 percent. In December, sales in the U.S. were also a record, increasing by 20 percent with more than 18,200 vehicles sold. Sales in Canada topped 12,000 for the year, an increase of 7 percent, and in Mexico sales were above 2,200, up 23 percent – both records. In Latin America, sales exceeded 930 vehicles. These results were driven by strong sales of SUVs and the launch of the all-new Q60 Coupe.In Western Europe, sales increased by 140 percent versus the prior year, with more than 16,000 vehicles sold. This is largely driven by excellent reception of INFINITI's all-new Q30 and QX30 compact entries. In China, INFINITI set a record with 41,590 vehicles sold, an increase of 3 percent versus the prior year. The QX30 compact crossover went on sale at the Guangzhou Motor Show in mid-November.In Asia and Oceania, INFINITI sold almost 6,700 vehicles last year, a record for the region and an increase of 18 percent versus the previous year.About INFINITI INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. INFINITI plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.INFINITI is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.From the 2016 season, INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.More information about INFINITI and its industry leading technologies can be found at http://www.INFINITI.com. You can also follow INFINITI on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. # # # ContactFor INFINITI U.S. Communications, contact:Kyle Bazemore Senior Manager Infiniti USA Communications (615) 725-3210 [email protected] INFINITI Global Communications, contact:Trevor C. Hale Head of Global Communications INFINITI MOTOR COMPANY LTD. T: +852 3948 0145 M: +852 9664 1271 [email protected] http://www.infiniti.com
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Next-generation CR-V to make television debut during Super Bowl LI, as America's best-selling SUV celebrates its 20th Birthday Builds on last year's widely viewed Ridgeline pickup introduction Honda is set to return to the big game in 2017 with the television debut of the completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 Honda CR-V on Sun., Feb. 5 during Super Bowl LI, where more than 100 million viewers will get a closer look at the newest edition of America's best-selling SUV. This is the third tim...
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